Description
A delightful Classic Vanilla Cake with creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Pans: Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternating with the milk.
- Pour Batter into Pans: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Make the Buttercream: Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then add heavy cream and vanilla.
- Frost the Cake: Spread buttercream between the cooled cakes and cover the top and sides.
- Enjoy: Slice the cake and enjoy your sweet creation!
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg